Otavalo is a small indigonous town in the Imbabura Providence of Ecuador and is situated in a valley that is surrounded by mountains.(Otavalo) The people that live their are famous for weaving beautiful clothes with dyed yarn. The market held on saturday is the largest and best market, but smaller ones are held everyday. ((Otavalo) Otavalo is the center of the textile region, with other cities being the center of other crafts like woodcarving, and in their markets they sell their items. Otavalo is also home to many indiginous people so the culture is heavily impacted by the Incans, the dress differently, and celebrate the Incan holidays.(Otavalo)
Otavalo
Otavalo is a small indigonous town in the Imbabura Providence of Ecuador and is situated in a valley that is surrounded by mountains.(Otavalo) The people that live their are famous for weaving beautiful clothes with dyed yarn. The market held on saturday is the largest and best market, but smaller ones are held everyday. ((Otavalo) Otavalo is the center of the textile region, with other cities being the center of other crafts like woodcarving, and in their markets they sell their items. Otavalo is also home to many indiginous people so the culture is heavily impacted by the Incans, the dress differently, and celebrate the Incan holidays.(Otavalo)